CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER - PIPELINE

Confidential Company

Posted 30+ days ago

Experience

7 - 9 Years

Job Location

Al Ahmadi - Kuwait

Education

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Mechanical)

Nationality

Indian

Gender

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Interpret alignment sheets, P&IDs, isometrics, route maps, and construction drawings for both new pipeline construction and R&R works.

  • Conduct site surveys along the Right‑of‑Way (ROW) to assess terrain, access, existing utilities, and pipeline conditions.

  • Prepare method statements, risk assessments, and construction execution plans tailored to cross‑country conditions.

  • Coordinate with engineering teams for design changes, field modifications, and material clarifications.

  • Manage cold cutting, hot cutting, isolation, purging, and safe removal of existing pipeline segments.

  • Execute tie‑ins between new and existing pipelines during shutdowns or controlled isolation windows.

  • Ensure safe handling, lifting, and transportation of removed pipeline sections.

  • Oversee stringing, bending, welding, lowering‑in, and backfilling of new pipeline sections.

  • Ensure correct alignment, welding sequence, NDT compliance, and coating integrity.

  • Coordinate trenching, padding, HDD/boring works, and road/utility crossings.

  • Manage hydrotesting, pigging, drying, and commissioning activities.

  • Enforce strict adherence to oil & gas safety standards, PTW systems, and pipeline isolation procedures.

  • Ensure compliance with API, ASME B31.4/B31.8, and local regulatory requirements.

  • Lead daily site activities involving welders, fitters, riggers, equipment operators,

  • Coordinate with QA/QC, HSE, survey teams, coating crews, and NDT agencies.

  • Monitor progress, manpower deployment, equipment utilization, and material availability.

  • Resolve field issues quickly through practical engineering judgment.

  • Ensure compliance with WPS/PQR, welder qualifications, and NDT requirements.

  • Review coating reports, weld maps, test packages, and as‑built documentation.

  • Manage punch lists, mechanical completion, and final handover documentation.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent certification.
  • Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in pipeline construction projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
  • Proven experience with pipeline construction methodologies, including welding, trenching, and hydro testing.
  • Proficiency in using project management software such as MS Project or Primavera P
  • Strong understanding of relevant codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., ASME, API, DOT).
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Fluent in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Pipeline Field Engineer
  • Pipeline Integrity Engineer
  • Engineering Design
  • Project Management
  • Pipeline Construction Supervisor
  • Pipeline Engineer
  • Pipeline Project Engineer
  • Refinery
  • Mechanical

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